RN Unit Manager — Lead Nursing Excellence

Progressive Quality Care; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avenue of Lyndhurst is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager to lead our nursing team and ensure exceptional resident care in a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing setting. This RN-led leadership role focuses on guiding staff, maintaining high standards, and reporting to the DON as needed.

Key responsibilities include supervising shifts, education, care plan oversight, and ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in the state of employment
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and long-term care
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
• Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Promote census growth and understand its impact on facility success
• Make rounds and confer with nursing staff to monitor resident care
• Report on changes in resident conditions to the Administrative Office
• Collaborate with department heads and consultants (e.g., dietary, pharmacy, therapy)
• Supervise nursing personnel across all shifts
• Assist with in-service education, staff meetings, and orientation
• Review and update nursing care plans
• Follow directives from the Director of Nursing (DON) and provide written reports during their absence
• Conduct monthly surveys on resident care status and compile reports
• Address nursing-related issues in the absence of the DON
• Follow up on recommendations from the consulting pharmacist
• Provide floor coverage during staffing shortages
• Praise and discipline staff as needed; assist with performance evaluations and appraisals
• Issue warning notices for performance deficiencies
• Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training
• Oversee Utilization Review activities in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Review and update resident levels of care daily
• Educate staff on documentation requirements for skilled care
• Verify certifications for new admissions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Geriatric nursing

Staff supervision

Education

RN license

Job description

The Avenue of Lyndhurst is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager to lead our nursing team and ensure exceptional resident care in a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing setting. This RN-led leadership role focuses on guiding staff, maintaining high standards, and reporting to the DON as needed.

Key responsibilities include supervising shifts, education, care plan oversight, and ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.